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Nabaza.net-The MarketPlace - 101 Dalmatians
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List Price: $14.99
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Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Starring: Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson, Joan Plowright, Hugh Laurie
Directed By: Stephen Herek
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Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304401736
Format: Closed-captioned
ISBN: 6304401736
Label: Walt Disney Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Release Date: 1997-04-15
Running Time: 103
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1996-11-27
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Editorial Reviews:
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It's hard to know who thought it would be a good idea to make a live-action version of Disney's animated classic. The one bright notion anyone had was casting Glenn Close as Disney über-villainess Cruella de Vil; her flashing eyes and angular features are a perfect match and do credit to what is one of the most indelible animated characters Disney has ever created. The story remains essentially the same, focusing on Cruella's plot to kidnap the puppies of a young married couple (Jeff Daniels and Jolie Richardson) and make them into a coat. But the dreaded John Hughes, who wrote this script, fills it with sadistic slapstick and far too few genuine laughs. The human actors work hard, but to little avail; thankfully, there's a passel of puppies to regularly steal scenes when the going gets dreary--although there are only so many laughs to be had from inappropriate dog puddles. --Marshall Fine
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Summary: Bored Me Silly
Comment: I never felt myself really irritated by having to sit through a film, until I watched this.
Too much "action-packed". Too "over the top". I found my thoughts drifting to how much wasted energy on the part of thew actors. and what a waste of special effects.
The "hilarious" ending where Glenn Close is being made into a cake was so far fetched and so long. I thought this film would never end.
It's silly and ridiculous and seems to last an eternity.
This is not a movie for children. They will not enjoy cruelty to animals or the horrible main character.
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Summary: Complements the 1961 original classic
Comment: I don't agree with those reviewers who write that this version should not have been made.
Of course the 1961 Disney animated version was an alltime classic, but this version compliments it rather than competes with it.
If anybody could fill the role of Cruella De Vil coming from animation to life, it is Glenn Close.
If you watch this version and then the 1961 animated version you would think that the animation of Cruella De Vil was drawn from a photograph of Glenn Close acting the role.
Cruella's biting bitchiness is memorable when she first meets Anita's (Joely Richardson) husband Roger (Jeff Daniels.
Of course the main stars of the show are the dog actresses and actors.
Poignant moments where the dog's actions and expressions are just too appealing and moving, include when they have though that Pongo and Perdita's 15th pup is dead, and Pongo's expression, and then his nudging of the puppy before it is brought to life.
And then of course the beautiful reunion of Pongo and Perdita with the puppies.
All the animal parts where splendid.
Make sure if you have pet dogs, to watch with them. They will love it too.
Mine always react during the barking scenes.
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Summary: Not a patch (or a Pongo) on the original
Comment: Glenn Close is in this film and she is, as usual, excellent. So, why did I absolutely hate it? Well, Michael Caine put it so well, in words similar to these, "Stop doing remakes, unless the original was terrible". The original One Hundred and One Dalmations was sublime. When I watched this remake, all it did was remind me of the original. I was 11 years old, when I saw it, I am 57 now; and I still love it. My children were brought up on it and my dog jumps up n the sofa, when he hears the first twilight bark and he never moves until it's over (I know he,I, or both of us are pathetic). I am sure that this remake is not a bad film, it is probably quite good. But it's like comparing a beef liver with Foie Gras - No competition! The great sadness is that Disney do not realise what they have. They need to re-release the original (It would certainly cost them less) and educate a whole new generation into animation perfection. Until that moment arrives, I sincerely hope that you enjoy this remake. Get a copy of the original if you can. And let the dog on the sofa.
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Summary: Noble and Heroic
Comment: *** This comment may contain spoilers ***
Based loosely on the writings of French animal-rights activist Jean Latrille, this movie succeeds in revealing the inhumane aspect of the puppy-farm industry, and depicts the heroic efforts of those who are honor-bound to stop it.
Brothers Jasper (Hugh Laurie) and Horace (Mark Williams) mount a daring raid of a Dalmatian breeding facility, located incongruously in a tony London neighborhood, in an attempt to rescue a group of Dalmatian puppies that are bound for market, where they'll be sold to vicious and uncaring English families. The brothers are aided by their altruistic and devoted cousin, Crue (also, obviously, a heavy-metal fan) who is played by Glen Close.
The movie follows the successful rescue attempt as the brothers lead the puppies through the wilds of Great Britain, where they find refuge at a paradisaical English estate. The film continues as a counter-raid, led by the evil agents of the puppy farm and abetted by hundreds of brainwashed animals -both wild and domesticated, is successful in recapturing the group of puppies, along with eighty-six other puppies previously rescued by the brave brothers. Crue is degraded in an inhumane manner, and the brother's vehicle is firebombed.
The film ends as the puppies are forced to fend for themselves in the wilds of the English countryside, living off the frozen remains of dead sheep and discarded fish-and-chip wrappers. Later, reverting to their wild traits, the puppies form packs in order to survive. One such pack, led by the strong, dominant male Lucky, survives on the outskirts of London by, ironically, poaching on cats and small family dogs, and soon mount an attack on the very same puppy-farm that owes to their existence, along the way dispatching brainwashed animals, corrupt bobbies, and ego-maniacal video-game designers.
Shot in cinema verite by French cinematographer Pierre Latrille (grandson of the original author) this film very aptly captures the idealistic brothers, the beauty of the English wilds, the random hubbub of big city London, and the horrors encountered by a group of animals born in the wrong place, and in the wrong time.
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Summary: Great Movie
Comment: Bought this for my [..]daughter for her b'day. She had worn out the VHS tape and this one was hard to find. Very funny movie for kids and adults.
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